Halo: Fractures: Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon
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Halo: Fractures: Extraordinary Tales from the Halo Canon is a collection of short stories released on September 20, 2016, serving as the spiritual sequel to Halo: Evolutions. The stories within the anthology range from the Forerunner era, to the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War, to the events of Halo 5: Guardians. Joseph Staten's Halo: Shadow of Intent and Frank O'Connor's Halo: Saint's Testimony are also included in Fractures.[1]
Official summary[edit]
| “ | Launch once more into galaxy-spanning conflict and legendary heroism…shards of an ever-expanding journey where human and alien alike find their finest hours in facing their greatest challenges. These scattered stories span untold millennia, from the age of the ancient custodial race known as the Forerunners…to the aftermath of the Covenant’s bloody war against humanity…and even the shocking events surrounding the resurrection of the mysterious Guardians. Halo: Fractures explores mythic tales of bravery and sacrifice that blaze brightly at the very heart of the Halo universe.[1] | ” |
Content[edit]
Lessons Learned[edit]
- Main article: Lessons Learned
Follows the activities of Spartan-IIIs Lucy-B091 and Tom-B292 after their service with Blue Team. Written by Matt Forbeck, the story also contains significant narrative connections to Forbeck's Halo: New Blood and Halo: Legacy of Onyx.[4] A preview for Lessons Learned was included with the first Halo Legendary Crate.[5]
What Remains[edit]
- Main article: What Remains
Follows Evelyn Collins and a group of survivors on Meridian after the Guardian's activation during the events of Halo 5: Guardians. It was written by Morgan Lockhart.[4]
Breaking Strain[edit]
- Main article: Breaking Strain
Tells the story of the tensions between the crew of the shipwrecked UNSC Dark Was the Night and the independence-minded colonists of Losing Hand in the aftermath of the Human-Covenant War in 2553. It was written by James Swallow.[4]
Promises to Keep[edit]
- Main article: Promises to Keep
Chronicling the final days of the Forerunners' recorded history following the activation of the Halo Array, Promises to Keep contains several revelations as to resurgence of the Domain as well as the fates of several characters from The Forerunner Saga. It was written by Christie Golden. Due to the revelation of Splendid-Dust-of-Ancient-Suns being 000 Tragic Solitude, it has narrative connections to Halo: Hunters in the Dark.[4]
Shadow of Intent[edit]
- Main article: Halo: Shadow of Intent
Focuses on a conflict between Tem'Bhetek, a vengeful San'Shyuum Prelate, and Shipmaster Rtas 'Vadum several months after the Covenant War. It was written by Joseph Staten and was previously released as a standalone work.[4]
The Ballad of Hamish Beamish[edit]
- Main article: The Ballad of Hamish Beamish
A poem detailing the tragic life of Corbulo Academy janitor Hamish Beamish. It was written by Frank O'Connor, who portrayed Beamish in Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn and his other appearances.[4]
Defender of the Storm[edit]
- Main article: Defender of the Storm
Tells the story of Adequate-Observer, a low-ranked Forerunner Warrior-Servan